Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Aktau from £247

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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£247
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Tue, Aug 4
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£263
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 10
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£267
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£271
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1 stop
Tue, Aug 4
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£298
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Mon, Aug 10
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£304
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Mon, Aug 10 – Thu, Aug 13
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£524
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Mon, Aug 10 – Thu, Aug 13
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£562
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4 – Sun, Aug 9
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£565
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
Edinburgh EDIAktau SCO
£582
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Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
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£582
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Tue, Aug 4 – Sun, Aug 9
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How much do flights to Aktau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£247

Cheapest round-trip

£524

Average round-trip

£586

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Aktau airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose public buses.

Aktau is served by Aktau International Airport (SCO), located approximately 25 km northwest of the city center on the Mangyshlak Peninsula along the Caspian Sea coast. As the main gateway to western Kazakhstan, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

₸3,000 – ₸5,000; KZT 3,000–5,000 (approx. USD 6–10); metered or negotiated fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-35 min

₸2,500 – ₸4,500; KZT 2,500–4,500 (approx. USD 5–9); app-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

35-50 min

KZT 150–200 (approx. USD 0.30–0.40); cash payment

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-35 min

₸8,000 – ₸15,000; KZT 8,000–15,000 (approx. USD 16–30); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-40 min

₸15,000 – ₸35,000; KZT 15,000–35,000 (approx. USD 30–70) per day

airport desk hours (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in KZT; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares may be negotiated; agree on price before departure or use metered service.
  • Public bus service may have limited schedules on weekends and holidays.
  • Ride-hailing apps require mobile data or WiFi connection.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Aktau

Depart from
Edinburgh Airport
Arrive to
Aktau
Average flights per week
349
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Aktau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Aktau

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January4°C0°C
February5°C0°C
March9°C4°C
April15°C10°C
May21°C16°C
June28°C22°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C24°C
September24°C19°C
October17°C12°C
November10°C6°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
0°C
January
Sunny days
341
days per year
Snow days
4
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
26 Jul
35°C30°C
Monday
20 Jul
57%
27°C23°C
27 Jul
36°C30°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
17%
28°C24°C
28 Jul
33°C27°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
29°C25°C
29 Jul
32°C27°C
Thursday
23 Jul
32°C27°C
30 Jul
17%
30°C27°C
Friday
24 Jul
32°C28°C
31 Jul
31°C26°C
Saturday
25 Jul
33°C28°C
1 Aug
32°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Pegasus, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and easyJet. Edinburgh and Aktau have 349 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Dublin, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Agadir, Düsseldorf, Tirana, Athens, Barcelona, Cologne, İzmir, Bournemouth, Paris, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm.
What are the most popular routes to and from Aktau?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Aktau and London, Baku, Tbilisi, Almaty, Atyrau, Istanbul, Barcelona, Zürich, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw, Munich, Frankfurt, Geneva, Milan, Brussels, Doha, Riga, Budapest, Cairo.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley.
What airports are near Aktau?
The main airport in Aktau is Aktau. It is also served by Aktau.
Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Aktau?
Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Aktau with Ryanair, Pegasus, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Aktau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Aktau, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Edinburgh and Aktau?
Traveling between Edinburgh and Aktau, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Edinburgh?
There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley
How many airports are there near Aktau?
There are a number of airports in and around Aktau. The main one is Aktau and other nearby airports include Aktau.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Aktau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Aktau arrive?
What time do flights between Edinburgh and Aktau depart?
What time do flights between Edinburgh and Aktau arrive?

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